Car comparison

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023 40 TDIvsAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) · Facelift 2023

40 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2023-2025
VS

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) · Facelift 2014

3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

218 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2016

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Most powerful
    218 hp
    163 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,377 km
    856 mi
  • Largest trunk
    565 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
204hp152kW
218hp163kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Gross weight
2,325kg5,126lb
2,460kg5,423lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
25.5s
Calculated
26.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,016km631mi
Calculated
1,377km856mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,967cc181cu in
Length
4,939mm194in
4,943mm195in
Width
1,886mm74in
1,874mm74in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,924mm115in
2,912mm115in
Front track
1,630mm64in
1,627mm64in
Rear track
1,617mm64in
1,618mm64in
Trunk volume
530L
565L
Max trunk volume
995L
1,680L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
73L
CO2 emissions-
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean dieselPowerTorque
  • AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: Power / Torque
  • AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI3,800-4,200 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,450 rpm
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel3,250-4,500 rpm1,250-3,000 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.5 s
26.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel has 14 hp more than AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI and AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,830 kg
4,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI7.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel and AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
1,016 km
631 mi
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
1,377 km
856 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
7.4 s
246 km/h
153 mph
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
218 hp
163 kW
6.8 s
234 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
AUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA6 Sedan (C8)Facelift 202340 TDIAUDIA6 Avant (4G/C7)Facelift 20143.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Power
204 hp
152 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,939 mm
194.4 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Length
4,943 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
1,016 km
631 mi
1,377 km
856 mi
CO2 score
-
138 g/km
Trunk score
530 L
18.7 cu ft
565 L
20.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDIAUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A6 Sedan (C8) Facelift 2023 40 TDI

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI A6 Avant (4G/C7) Facelift 2014 3.0 TDI V6 clean diesel

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 361 km (224 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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